People and businesses rely on our roads to get to work, home and around Western Australia.
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers.
With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s also about people.
Our services are delivered through the dedicated efforts of our talented, passionate, and dynamic employees, who are located in regional and metropolitan offices throughout the State.
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised, passionate and self-motivated professional with experience in transport planning to join the Road Access and Planning team at our head office in East Perth. This role requires the ability to interpret and apply planning legislation and standards, and whilst not essential, a degree or experience in Urban Planning is desirable.
This position is responsible for providing specialist technical advice and guidance on a range of transport planning issues. This role would suit an individual who thrives in a diverse work environment which is undergoing transformational change. This role is responsible for undertaking the assessment and review of planning referrals for development applications, subdivision applications, structure plans, and planning schemes. Knowledge interpreting and applying legislation, policies, procedures, and standards specific to transport planning is desirable.
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Confident communicator with well-developed written and oral skills.
- Ability to negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work and thrive in a diverse team environment.
- Resilient, professional and focused.
You will be a career-driven individual seeking to extend your experience in the planning industry. You will have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide support on formal forums and assist the community with planning enquiries and issues.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team within Main Roads.
Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible, and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation that supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.
In addition to our competitive salary and 11.5% superannuation, some of the benefits of working with Main Roads include:
- Attractive leave provisions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
- Training and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing focus
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your sound skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages:
- Building and enhancing stakeholder relationships.
- Planning applications assessment and review.
- Research, analysis and problem solving.
- If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering or Planning or other relevant discipline
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Anne Walsh on (08) 9323 4355 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For any general enquiries and/or assistance with your application, contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Once you are ready, click the ‘Apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to submit your application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Additional Information
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
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